Minor Arcana: Wands
This suit is generally associated with spirituality and personal growth.
Ace of Wands
Generally means the beginnings of personal growth; a new beginning for someone.
Reversed:
Stagnation; boredom with one's life at this point.
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2 of Wands
A wealthy man looking at his goods being sent out to sea. Represents taking action to acheive results.
Reversed:
Taking no action; not bothering to do something which may be important.
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3 of Wands
The same man in the 2 of Wands, seeing his ships come into port. Represents the fruits of labor; having acted on something and seeing the results.
Reversed:
Having something go bad; taking action and seeing nothing come of it.
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4 of Wands
Having a solid roof over one's head, both figuratively and literally. Good security.
Reversed:
Questions about one's security; fear of something being taken away from you.
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5 of Wands
A battle or skirmish that isn't really meant in anger; a minor argument.
Reversed:
Something gone wrong that was not meant in seriousness.
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6 of Wands
A man coming back from a successful battle. Represents victory and triumph; you got something you were after.
Reversed:
A loss in a personal battle.
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7 of Wands
A man fighting six staffs from below. Represents fighting what looks like a losing battle but you have the advantage.
Reversed:
Losing the advantage in a battle you were trying to win.
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8 of Wands
Wands if flight. Can mean taking action to acheive a specific goal; can also mean travel or getting somewhere.
Reversed:
Stagnation; staying in one place too long. Not taking action that could benefit you.
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9 of Wands
A man looking warily behind him at eight staffs. Represents being cautious about something; knowing when to be careful.
Reversed:
Not looking around and being careful; not noting the dangers of something.
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10 of Wands
A man carries a very heavy load on his back. Can mean feeling like you are being burdened with something; carrying excess baggage around with you.
Reversed:
Feeling a weight lifted from your shoulders. Getting rid of that which has been holding you back.
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Page of Wands
A young person who is very thoughtful and spiritual, very personable.
Reversed:
A withdrawn person who perhaps is very shy.
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Knight of Wands
A very "dashing" young man who is very thoughtful and spiritual.
Reversed:
A man who seems withdrawn and maybe angry; someone very shy.
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Queen of Wands
A woman who is very confident, spiritual, and has a pleasant personality. She is a fair and strong leader, though she may not seem like the leader.
Reversed:
A shy woman who seems withdrawn and quiet.
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King of Wands
A man who can be authoritative but fair. He is very personable and kind.
Reversed:
A older man who is shy or withdrawn; doesn't meet people very well.
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Major Arcana
Wands
Cups
Swords
Pentacles
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